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Robert Mondavi the Man
ROBERT WHITLEYCreators Syndicate
One of our top wine picks recently was the 50th anniversary wine from Robert Mondavi, probably the most renowned winery in California's Napa Valley.
The 50th anniversary is an important milestone to be sure, but longevity alone is not what makes the occasion significant. Many among the current generation of California wine enthusiasts weren't born yet when Robert Mondavi parted ways with the family winery, Charles Krug, and founded his namesake winery in 1966.
It was a time when California wine was regarded with suspicion and seldom found on the best restaurant wine lists of the day. Mondavi made it his mission in life to bring California wine to the best tables in the land.
Toward that end, he hit the road, zigzagging across America with his first cabernet sauvignons. His favorite tactic was the head-to-head tasting during which Mondavi would sit down in a top-notch restaurant with a major influencer and challenge that person to order any wine he or she desired off the wine list.
They would then taste the two wines side by side. More often than not the other wine was a famous French red, either a Bordeaux or Burgundy. The objective wasn't necessarily to "win" the tasting as much as it was to prove the Mondavi cabernet belonged in such refined company. Rest assured, however, Mondavi won its share of the tastings.
Thus, this 50th anniversary of the Mondavi winery is also the 50th anniversary of the modern era of California wine.
The Week In Reviews
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon Rector Creek Vineyard 2012 ($95): Although most well-known for its superb merlot from various sites in the Napa Valley, Duckhorn has done itself proud over the years with a succession of vineyard-designate cabernet sauvignons that are the equal of the finest the Napa Valley has to offer. One of Duckhorn's finest sites for cabernet is the Rector Creek Vineyard. This vintage from Rector Creek is a stunning wine, showing intense aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry, with a hint of wood spice and cedar in the background. The tannins, though firm, are beautifully integrated and the balance of the wine sublime. Excellent now, but even better in another decade or do.97 Robert Whitley Jul 19, 2016
Patz & Hall, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir Gap's Crown 2014 ($70): The Gap's Crown vineyard gains in stature each vintage, and there's a simple explanation. It has quickly become one of the most reliable pinot noir vineyards in all of California. This Sonoma Coast site delivers with intense, pure fruit aromas (in the Patz & Hall from 2014 it's a seductive raspberry note) and bright acidity that keeps the wine alive. The 2014 also exhibits a firm grip on the finish, which bodes well for its potential to improve over the next several years if cellared properly.95 Robert Whitley Jul 19, 2016
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir Gowan Creek Vineyard 2013 ($82): This vintage from Goldeneye's Gowan Creek Vineyard is an earthy beast, rich and powerful, with exceptional depth. Showing a nose of damp earth, forest floor and mushroom, with layered aromas of black raspberry and strawberry, this is a complex pinot that is glorious now but with a bright future as well. The tannins are nicely integrated, and the wine shows hints of fall spice in the very long finish.94 Robert Whitley Jul 19, 2016
Duckhorn Vineyards, Napa Valley (California) Chardonnay Toyon Vineyard 2013 ($55): Duckhorn's Toyon Vineyard chard is a richly layered, full-bodied, oily Napa Valley Chardonnay that will please anyone with a fondness for this hefty style. It shows notes of citrus, baked apple, butterscotch and spice, with enough underlying acidity to keep the fruit bright and fresh. Hook up this wine with cream sauces of meaty grilled fish.92 Robert Whitley Jul 19, 2016
Goldeneye, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2013 ($55): With inviting aromas of strawberry and raspberry and firm acidity, this Anderson Valley pinot from Goldeneye promises to improve in the cellar over the next several years although it's perfectly crafted for immediate enjoyment. Serve it with roasted game or grilled wild salmon.91 Robert Whitley Jul 19, 2016
The Week in Reviews
Robert Mondavi, Napa Valley (California) 'Maestro' 2013 ($50): The Robert Mondavi Winery's 50th anniversary wine is a fitting tribute to the man who did more to establish the Napa Valley's cred than any other. This is an unusual blend for Napa, top-heavy on merlot and cabernet franc in the image of a proper Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux. Showing fresh red and black-fruit aromas and sweet, supple tannins, it has power combined with elegance and the staying power that is so appropriate for a tribute wine.97 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Levendi, Howell Mountain (Napa Valley) Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 ($90): Levendi's Howell Mountain Cab is a splendid example of the concentration and power the appellation delivers on a regular base. Located on the eastern side of the Napa Valley, where it catches the late afternoon sun, Howell Mountain is one of the Napa Valley's finest sites for Cabernet. This bottling from Levendi offers layered black fruits with a strong note of cassis. A hint of cedar and wood spice provide additional complexity. The tannins are firm but not overpowering, though I would still give this vintage an additional five years or more in the cellar before opening.95 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Levendi, Napa Valley (California) Cabernet Sauvignon 'Sweetwater' 2013 ($60): Fans of bold, bodacious Napa Valley cabernet will love the Sweetwater Cab from Levendi. Sourced from grapes grown in the Atlas Peak district at the southern end of the Napa Valley, this mountain wine is inky dark, with dense layers of black fruits and muscular tannins. Not for the faint of heart. Drinking well now, but will benefit from additional cellaring.93 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
J Vineyards, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Cuvee 20 NV ($32): Cuvee 20 is J's most popular bubbly, and there's a reason for that. It shows inviting floral and lemon zest notes, with a hint of spice. Exceptionally well balanced, with a creamy mouthfeel, it is without doubt one of the best value's in domestic sparkling wine today.92 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Albatross Ridge, Carmel Valley (Monterey County) Pinot Noir Cuvee Vivienne 2013 ($40): This Monterey County pinot is not typical of the which, which routinely produces full-bodied, rich pinot noirs that are in vogue. Cuvee Vivienne is more in the European mold, a model of restraint though certainly not short on flavor. This vintage delivers notes of strawberry and raspberry and shows a leafy backnote that is quite attractive.90 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Champ de Reves, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Pinot Noir 2013 ($45): This beauty from Mendocino's Anderson Valley shows bright red-fruit aromas and a touch of wood spice. It expresses a subtle floral note on the nose, and on the palate the wine is smooth and supple, with beautifully integrated tannins. Ready to drink now.90 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
MacRostie, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2014 ($42): Continuing in the same vein as the exceptional 2013 vintage, MacRostie's basic Russian River Valley pinot is a shining example of a more elegant, restrained style. It exhibits inviting red-fruit aromas, hints of spice and mouth-watering acidity on the palate. This is a superb food wine and ready to drink now.90 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Edna Valley, Central Coast (California) Chardonnay 2014 ($15): Sometimes the less expensive chardonnay is the most enjoyable. That's because they often aren't overdone. This Central Coast bottling from Edna Valley is beautifully balanced, exhibits notes of lemon oil and spice, and a creamy texture that makes for easy sipping.88 Robert Whitley Jul 12, 2016
Inside 'Whitley On Wine' Reviews
Regular "Whitley On Wine" readers know that most weeks I offer a selection of wine recommendations. What may be less well-known is how I choose which wines to highlight.
Over the course of the year I taste thousands of wine samples for review consideration. A small percentage of those are flawed in some way and easily dismissed.
The vast majority are perfectly fine, which is a tribute to the strides made in viticulture and winemaking over the past three decades. Even large commercial wineries routinely produce splendid wines that are perfectly acceptable no matter the setting or occasion.
Culling through this abundance of riches to arrive at a recommendation is clearly a judgment call. I sometimes take a pass on perfectly fine wines that fail to move me because I can't get past the price. Other times I will recommend somewhat expensive wines because I believe they possess unique qualities that justify the price.
Whether a wine retails for $10 or $80, my instincts tilt in the direction of value. I'm constantly looking for wines that over deliver — a $10 wine that can hold its own against $20 wines, a $40 wine that can cut it in the $75 crowd and so on. Hence, you will typically find a broad range of prices in the "Wine Talk" reviews.
Shafer, Carneros (Napa Valley) Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch 2014 ($52): Red Shoulder Ranch is undoubtedly among the finest chardonnay vineyards in the United States. Shafer has an unbroken string of successful vintages with this wine, and in 2014 continued the chain with a remarkable chardonnay that allows this vineyard to shine. The beauty, of course, is its ability to have it both ways, with layered richness and complexity in combination with firm structure. The 2014 shows a delicious note of lemon oil, crunchy apple and spice.96 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
MacRostie, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir Goldrock Ridge 2013 ($56): MacRostie's Goldrock Ridge pinot is one of the most suave and polished in the MacRostie portfolio, exhibiting exceptional fruit purity with notes of raspberry and strawberry and smooth, polished tannins. With a gentle note of wood spice, this is a top-notch effort from a very good vintage.93 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
Navarro Vineyards, Anderson Valley (Mendocino County) Muscat Blanc 2015 ($19): Muscat is a tricky wine to work with if the goal is to produce an elegant dry white, which is likely the reason more vintners don't try. Navarro has had tremendous success with the grape variety, however, and the 2015 is just another in a long line. This vintage delivers the distinct floral nose for which muscat is famous, and on the palate the wine shows notes of ripe melon and spice without the cloying sweetness of most muscats. The tricky part is fermenting to dryness without the wine turning bitter, but Navarro clearly has the knack and the know-how and the result is a beautiful summer white that's quite different and a welcome change of pace.93 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
MacRostie, Russian River Valley (Sonoma County) Pinot Noir 2013 ($42): Quite seductive and elegant, the MacRostie RRV pinot had me at the first whiff of violets and spice. On the palate the wine delivers ripe aromas of blueberry, raspberry and plum, with a generous bit of heft. The finish is long and satisfying.92 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
Graffigna, San Juan (Argentina) Malbec Reserva 'Centenario' 2014 ($13): Malbec's affinity for the climate and soils and elevation of Argentina expresses itself in this exceptional reserve from Graffigna. It shows dense black fruits on the palate with a thread of enticing minerality and hints of peppery spice. At the price, a genuine steal.90 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
Torresella, Prosecco DOC (Italy) Extra Dry NV ($16): I generally find "extra dry" prosecco a bit sweet for my taste, though there are exceptions. Torresella is an exceptional exception, showing exquisite balance combined with freshness and purity of fruit. Notes of peach and citrus dominate, and the finish is long and clean. (Note: extra dry bubbly is actually sweeter by percentage than brut.)90 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
Morgan, Santa Lucia Highlands (Monterey County) Pinot Noir 'Twelve Clones' 2014 ($34): A ripe pinot that exhibits layered richness, Morgan's Twelve Clones shows earthy forest floor notes with a touch of wood spice and nicely integrated tannins, though it finishes on a slightly stemmy note.90 Robert Whitley Jul 5, 2016
Five Roses to Love This Summer
It was a warm summer day in Grasse, late June in the south of France. I had celebrated a significant birthday the evening before at La Bastide Saint-Antoine, a Michelin-starred restaurant attached to the Relais & Chateau hotel by the same name.Lunch was being served on the lawn behind the restaurant, the Mediterranean Sea barely visible in the distance. Every table was occupied. And every table, or so it seemed, had a bottle of rose chilling in a bucket of ice.At the time, my impression of most rose wines was anything but favorable. Too fruity or too watery, but always too sweet. Nevertheless, I decided to do what the French do when the temperature rises. I ordered a bottle of rose recommended by the waiter.The wine selected was Domaines Ott, perhaps the most famous and respected rose in the world. It was dry, crisp, complex, delicious. It was the turning point in my appreciation of rose, a wine usually made from red grapes with little or no skin contact during fermentation, which typically results in a pale pink or onion-skin color.As a summer refreshment, rose is splendid, but dry rose wines also pair well with seafood, salads, grilled chicken and an assortment of savory tapas and cheeses.My current favorites include three from France, one from Spain (where rose is called rosado) and one from California. The prices listed are the average retail price from WineSearcher.com.Chateau d'Esclans 2015 Whispering Angel, Cotes de Provence, France ($21) – Pale in color but robust in flavor, with crisp, refreshing acidity.Domaines Ott 2015 'By Ott,' Cotes de Provence, France ($21) – This is a second wine for Domaines Ott and considerably less expensive than its top wine. That said, this creamy rose is a beautiful match with smoked salmon or savory tapas.Eberle Winery 2015 Syrah Rose, Paso Robles ($19): The first wine made by the new winemaker, Chris Eberle (no relation to winery owner Gary Eberle) is balanced, delicate and dry and is sweeping top awards at major California wine competitions.Gerard Bertrand 2015 'Cote de Roses,' Languedoc, France ($15) – From one of the Languedoc's top wine producers, Cotes de Roses is beautifully structured, showing crisp acidity and enticing notes of strawberry and a pale pink color.Muga 2015 Rioja Rosado, Spain ($13) – The bargain of the bunch, Muga is produced from grapes harvested in the Rioja Alta, at some elevation on the Atlantic side of the Rioja region, which gives the wine freshness and balance. Unlike the other four, which are made exclusively from Rhone grapes such as grenache, syrah, mourvedre and cinsault, Muga is a blend of tempranillo, the white grape viura and garnacha (aka grenache.)
Age Before Beauty
The ability to age is one of the accepted tenets of wine appreciation. That may seem oddly disconnected from reality given that the vast majority of wines are consumed within days, if not hours, of purchase. Yet it is a truth that yields spectacular results for those with the patience and wisdom to wait on a great wine.
That truth was driven home to me recently when I rummaged through the wine cellar and selected two very different wines from the 2003 vintage for the evening meal. Although both were from the same year, it was literally a tale of two vintages. The occasion was a birthday celebration that called for, in my humble opinion, classic red wines with at least 10 years of age.
The first was the 2003 St. Supery Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon. This was a cool year in the Napa Valley, and though the Dollarhide vineyard is in one of Napa's warmer pockets, the result was still an elegant wine with firm tannins in its youth. Some critics more attuned to ultra-ripe red wines from Napa weren't very high on the vintage, but I've always found it to be exceptional.
The 2003 Dollarhide had aged beautifully after 13 years. Brimming with primary fruit notes of blackberry and cassis, it was a deep purple color. The tannins were still firm, and secondary aromas that come with age were at a whisper rather than a roar. Delicious now, I judged it to be good to go for another ten years at least, but kinder and gentler now, and infinitely more interesting, than when it was first bottled.
The second wine was a 2003 Marcarini 'La Serra' Barolo, from the hottest vintage in memory in northern Italy's Piedmont region. I was touring Sicily in southern Italy when the heat wave struck and remember being astonished that the temperature in Milan in July was higher than in Palermo.
In many of Europe's wine regions the excessive heat ripened the grapes prematurely, achieving high sugar levels quickly, resulting in wines with higher alcohol. The ability of wines to age has a good deal with the balance between fruit, tannin, acid and alcohol, and for much of Europe the grapes were not in balance.
I held hope for the Barolo district, however, because Barolo has historically been among the most age-worthy of wines and Marcarini is among the top producers.I held my breath as I poured the wine and noticed the brown color in the glass.
Nothing too unusual there. Red wines lose color with age and typically begin the browning stage around the rim of the glass. But the color was more advanced than I would have expected from a 13-year-old Barolo.
Nevertheless, the first sip revealed that its extended time in the cellar had worked the usual magic, albeit earlier than I would have liked. The primary fruit aromas of a young Barolo had given way to secondary aromas of secondary aromas of complexity, notably leather, balsamic and truffle notes with just a hint of black cherry in the background.
It was a glorious tasting experience.
While it is true that aging wines can be risky, and that not all wines age well or even improve with age, but the reward when you stumble across a truly age-worthy wine is great indeed.
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The U.S Attorney's Office says 28-year-old Shanika D'June Pickens, also known as Shanika Campbell, admits between January and September of 2011, her son, who was less than 12 years old at the time, suffered burns on his right side and back.
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The least complicated method in this situation, in my humble opinion and ten years of experience in buying and selling properties is to put your property on a lease... with an option to buy at the end of the lease term. This way, you retain control over the deed.
Also, the good news is there is vast amounts of coverage available to landlords. For issues such as:
- Malicious damage done by tenants
- Frivolous (or not so frivolous) lawsuits
- Tenant default
We work with a company that offers 100% coverage in these areas on rental properties and up to 6 months of lease payments if your new tenant defaults.
Since there is no insurance coverage for individual home owners for seller financing (where the deed transfers to new buyer at day of closing) I would say ... follow the money.
A lease with option to buy tenant is essentially leasing your property while working on their credit to purchase your property in the future.
Also, not to sound rude or crass... but as far as the other scenario goes, nobody is going to pay you $50,000 above what the property is worth because it is too complicated to learn a creative strategy. However, a lease option tenant can cover your payments while giving the market time to adjust. Regardless, you are still making a mortgage payment anyway.
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Before going the short sale route, call an agent and have a CMA done, this will determine what you would fetch on the market today. Zillows pricing is sometimes WAY off. It may be worth more, or less---- a CMA will determine this for you
David DiMarco
Keller Williams Southern NV
Prices have increased substantially in many areas and your home may be worth more than Zillow says its worth .
You can 1. Work out a loan modification with the bank if you fit he guidelines of many programs . Or try to refinance .
2. Hire a Realtor to determine the true value of the home or pay an appraiser
3. Understand what is involved in seller financing ( it really isn't complicated as long as you have an attorney draw up the agreement and what the recourse would be should they default ) . Often times , seller financing can yield you a nice ROI . And you don't have to worry about other financing regulations .
4.A short sale can affect your credit , but not nearly as much as a foreclosure . Having a short sale will keep you from making another purchase for a few years but isn't as bad as it used to be.
5. Is it possible to rent the property out until values increase and then sell it ?
6. Lastly , you could just walk away and do a died in lieu of foreclosure . Just turn the keys into the bank and walk away . Although not recommended .
You really should seek legal advice to be certain of the consequences of any of these decisions.
But mostly I would hire a professional Realtor to determine he true value of the home before jumping to conclusions about what you and cannot do . Let a Realtor help you navigate and negotiate with the banks . Thats what Realtors do , that's hat they are trained for . Zillow is a great real estate entertainment resource , kind of like a really cool video game , but can't help you navigate the complex workings of a real estate transaction. . Thanks for asking , that was a great question.
Call a Realtor and list the home. Have the agent or Broker do a CMA and find the correct value for the home. Zillow does not accurately reflect prices in a rapidly changing market. If you have not listed it, give me a call and we can discuss the value of your home.
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First step is to contact a professional real estate agent to prepare a comparable market analysis. Most of the times Trulia prices are not updated and your house might be worth more than you think.
In my opinion, you do have many options if your property is below current market value. You can try to short sale your property without missing any payment if you have hardship. If you choose this option without missing any mortgage payments, your credit should not be effected greatly. You can also lease your current property and move to a new place with a lease with option to buy .
Another option is to re-finance your property by calling your current lender and see if they can help you.
Again, first step is to have your property evaluated by a professional and experienced agent . I will be happy to meet with you and prepare a FREE comparison evaluation for your property.
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My first question is why do you want to get out of your house? Can you not afford it anymore? Loss of Income? Illness? These are questions you are going to have to answer in writing in your hardship letter to your bank if you choose to do a short sale. As well as provide your bank statements, W2's and tax returns consistently through out the process and you have to be willing to cooperate and provide the documentation the bank requests in a timely manner.
Second, is you would need to find out what the current market value is of your home, and what kind of activity your area is getting. If you live in the 89117 zip code. I believe that is a desirable area. The most important thing is pricing the property correctly. We are currently still in a seller's market. That is another plus for you. Except, I have seen the market start to shift. We went from having less than 1/2 a month supply of single family homes 6 months ago. To currently having a 2 to 3 month supply of homes currently on the market. What that means to you is more competition when you go to sale your house.
Third, the reason you should consider doing a short sale is because the Mortgage Debt Relief Act is still in affect until January 1, 2014 and we do not know if the Govt. is going to extend it again. Congress barely was able to get it extended last year. What this means to you is that if your home is your primary residence and you fit the guidelines of the mortgage debt relief act. When you short sale your home the remaining debt would be forgiving or cancelled out. That means that all principal balances unpaid by the homeowner and forgiven by the lender would have to be treated as ordinary income to the homeowner by the IRS. For example, if a lender wrote off $200,000 of mortgage debt to facilitate a loan modification or short sale, the borrower or seller would have been taxed on that $200,000 at regular marginal rates, just as if he or she had earned it as wages. The Mortgage Debt Relif Act proctects you and helps exclude you from having to pay taxes on the forgiven or cancelled debt. Also your mortgage holder would cover a majority of your closing costs to short sale your home. Such as agent commissions, hoa dues, liens.
DISCLAIMER: Consult With Your Tax Consultant, CPA, and/or Attorney as Individual Stituations May Vary
Fourth and final reason is that if you can stay current on your mortgage while short selling your home. I work with lenders that will be able to get you a new loan 1 day after completing your short sale. I also work with lenders that could help you refinance under the HARP program. I hope this information was useful. Please contact me with any other questions you may have. My Team and I would be Happy to Help.
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But, we do have other options that no one else has listed in response to your question.. Please call me to discuss.
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My short answer to your questions is rent it out for what you can get for 2-3 years and pay the difference. This will give you some room to work with. You will still have the write offs and ownership but you will preserve your credit.
Secondly, a short sale does not have to affect your credit much at all! You can actually keep your payments current AND qualify for a short sale. (We have gotten quite a few like that approved!) It is having late payments on a mortgage that truly "dings" the credit score. A short sale where all mortgage payments were kept current will only affect the credit score about 30 points. That is not much and can usually be made up by paying off or paying down other lines of credit.
And lastly, sometimes, if you qualify and the bank servicing your mortgage offers the program, the bank will actually give you money to get out of the home and leave it in good condition. It may be a modest $2k, though I have seen Chase give up to $30k.
The other thing to take into consideration is that currently, if you do a short sale before the end of the year, you would not be liable for income taxes for the amount you are short. We do not yet know if the federal government will continue this program. If they do not and you decide to do a short sale later, you may have to pay taxes on the money you did not repay on the loan.
I have been doing real estate more than 30 years in Las Vegas and, as you can see from the information above, I have done a large number of short sales. You are not very short on your home, so hopefully your mortgage holder would be willing to work with you. It is actually up to the investor that is owed the money, not the bank servicing the loan, on whether they will accept a short sale.
I am NOT saying that doing a short sale is easy. You will be asked a hundred times or more to provide documentation that you have already provided. It is an absolute pain and very aggravating. BUT, at the end of the day if you can get out from under the burden and get a fresh start without harming your credit horrendously, it will be worth it, I promise.
Please feel free to contact me at any time on my cell at 702-596-7821 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.com. We will be happy to refer you to previous clients that we have done short sales for so you can talk to them about the experience and what to expect. And how their lives have changed since it is all over and done with!
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I understand your dilemma and concerns. Many folks in the last few years have walked in your same shoes. I have helped many homeowners through obstacles as this. If in fact you owe more than it will sell for a short sale might be a viable option for you. I have done many! Honestly, I think their reputation is much worse than reality. If you have a realtor who knows the steps to take and is careful about doing things in a timely way, it can work quite nicely. From what I have been told, it also doesn't necessarily affect one's credit score nearly as much as one might think. There are many variables to the credit score issue.
Under any circumstances, because of tax issues it could be important for you to sell and close escrow before the end of this year if you do a short sale. A good real estate agent will also make sure the terms are acceptable to you with your lender/s.
Please feel free to call me to discuss options for you.
Again, the best for you.
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My best suggestion is to sit done with a Realtor and talk it over to see what options you have and which one is best for you.
Zillow is a good starting point for most home and to get a better idea of what your house is really worth you would need to talk to a professional agent since there are a lot of different things that can affect the value of your home that Zillow doesn't factor in.
If you have any more questions or concerns don't hesitate to contact me I am here to help.
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Here are 18 easy ways that small businesses can connect with their audience on social media:
Copyright © 2015 Eric Moeller, founder of Copy Dojo. You can find him on Twitter @CopyDojo
A great article, my company Beed Virtual has experienced a steady increase in clients booking our virtual assistance for Social media marketing services, especially for pertinent campaigns where considerable social media output is required over a short period of say a week. Keeping up with social media in order to make sure your business benefits can be time consuming but is absolutely necessary in order to stay ahead of the competition and be seen. Regards, Bev - Beed Virtual
Thanks very much for this. I am new to social media world and I am aware that I have a lot of learning to do. Thanks again for your very informative and helpful tips.
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I think the challenging things for many small businesses is first establishing the habit of sharing via social media, and secondly thinking 'what would my target customers / audiences enjoy receiving?'. Obviously they should be trying to make their social media updates as broadly appealing as possible.
A lot of small businesses may not realise it, but using social media really can set them apart from their competition, so hopefully more of them will start to really embrace it.
Thank you, I really enjoyed this post. I work for a marketing and PR recruitment agency, and it is so important for us to be able to connect with our candidates via social media. I'm glad to say that a lot of the points made here are things that we are already doing a lot of eg. sharing our how-to videos and running Twitter competitons. But there are deffinetly a few points on here that we could think about doing a bit more of - so thanks for this! Kind regards, Alana


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Video of a noncompliant 72-year-old great grandmother became the Internet's hottest sensation this week. From a cursory review of the reactions and commentary on this thing, some of the news headlines should have been: "Police officer tases Mother Teresa."
Without a doubt, it has generated intense debate, criticism, and questions — not only among the general population but also within the law enforcement community.
As a young officer working in a community with a large elderly population, I found myself not only helping the proverbial little old lady cross the street, but also dealing with a large elderly man with dementia who thought the CIA had sent two Tucson cops to kill him. With that background, I certainly sympathize with the officer dealing with a crabby little old biddy. At the same time, I wonder what would have happened if he had used a different force option.
Sort of a lose/lose proposition.
Okay, let's step back and use this video as Rorschach test for dealing with exactly this type of force scenario. How you come down on this video says a lot about several things:
1. Where you believe TASER fits in our use of force options
2. How you feel about the witness factor — that is to say, "How will the community feel about the force option when they observe it?"
3. How you feel about force options when the officer has a vast disparity in age or size against a noncompliant subject
4. Your personal experience in dealing with these types of violators
5. How confident you are with your other force options
After you decide how you feel about this incident and the abovementioned considerations comes the important point: How does your agency view this video?
In other words, forget the bloggers, reporters, pundits, magazine writers, your squad mates, and your local radio celebrity. What really matters is your agency's perspective on this specific use of force incident, because that will give you a concrete understanding of five issues above. Those answers will help in shortening your reaction time and giving you the confidence you may need to project control before ever having to use force.
All Sheriffs, Chiefs, and Directors should sit down with their training staff and use this video to discuss the agencies policies, all relevant laws and liabilities, and the community's likely reaction to this action. This video provides a golden opportunity to reinforce what your agency thinks would be the model way of dealing with this 72-year-old nightmare — truly training to policies — and that is the important point for every law enforcement officer everywhere.
Remember hindsight bias. Because we know the ending to the story we don't have to deal with all the ambiguities the officer in the video had to deal with. We don't have to deal with the threat of traffic — not only to us but to the crazy lady — and all the time wondering how to get her into custody without hurting her or our career.
PS: Those of you who would just write "refused" on the citation and walk away, pretend she's under arrest for something else, since the real issue is taking an elderly, noncompliant lady into custody.
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Complaint: Purchased a high end flagship reel from this company to only have it break on my first time out fishing I sent it in for service and was promised it back in less than a week I'm now 2 weeks out and still no reel I would like for them to reimburse me for the cost I paid which was approximately 190. My father and I purchased the same reels his broke before mine and was able to get it repaired before our 2000k dollar fishing trip that mine broke on I also would like to be reimbursed for the 40 dollar line that is on the reel. It happened the first day of our trip and nearly ruined my experience.
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We received your Lexa400PWR-P on 6/29/15 (six days prior to your complaint), after issuing a call tag to pick up at no charge to you. We understand that you had an extensive conversation with one of our CSR's **** as to how to properly use a baitcast reel since it was a first time experience for you. Unfortunately, at the time we received your reel we had to stop production due to inventory for 3 days. Once we resumed our regular business schedule we proceeded on our after service reels. Summer is a peak season for after reel service and the normal turnaround time is 2-3 weeks (not including shipping time). We were very happy to pick up your reel , repair it and send it back to you at no charge.
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Complaint: I have been trying to resolve a warranty issue with Daiwa Corporation for over a month now concerning a fishing rod I purchased from their company. When I submitted the information needed for to receive my replacement fishing rod, I have been met with nothing but road blocks, sarcasm, stales, excuses, and even being hung up on by the VP of Sales Mr. ***** ******** not to honor their warranty. When I originally submitted the warranty info to get my replacement rod I was only asked for proof of purchase and a picture of the rod showing it was there. SEVERAL days went by before I ever heard anything and then I was met with more unreasonable demands before they would honor the warranty. They started to demand that I send the fishing rod to them for review before they would honor the warranty. I advised them to honor such a request was 1. Not a requirement of the warranty (I have a copy of it), and 2. Would incur unjust cost to myself due to the uniqueness of the product. The product is 9 feet long and even my local post office said they did not carry boxes that would be able to accommodate such a product for shipping that I would have to purchase a special container to ship it (again more incurred cost). I notified Daiwa of this situation and they still refused to work with me. I even offered for them to send me a shipping tube to I can send them a rod and a shipping slip to be paid for by them if they were that adamant about having the broken rod before replacing the new one. They still refused. I went through 20+ emails with them and talked to 2 different managers both of whom blantantly lied about being the Director of Customer Service, a "*****" and a "*****", and both of whom refused to work out a amicable arrangement to get me my due warranted rod. After being lied to over and over again I attempted to call VP ********, the second I identified myself and tried telling him what was going on he hung up on me. That was the last straw.
Desired Settlement: I am a guide and a "fishing coach", and over this past month I have been without this rod that should have QUICKLY been exchanged with no issues I have lost money and clients. With that said I not only want the broken rod replaced, but I feel it well within reason to request a full refund of the rod so I can buy another one of have them send me two replacement rods so if this issue arises again in the future I do not lose business because of it. At this point they are tittering on owing me punitive damages do to the lost revenue and income for my business and my family. To avoid legal civil action I feel it is in their best interest to comply with my request and work with your organization to resolve this issue.
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As you've stated this warranty issue has been under review for some time. You have made several calls into our customer service and they have been escalated through the proper chain of command. Our customer service manager offered for you to cut the rod in two pieces so that you wouldn't have to pay additional shipping and that request was denied by you. We intentionally directed you to our VP of Sales due to the unprofessional nature of your calls. Per your complaint you've stated that you submitted the information needed. We have not received your fishing rod . Daiwa's policy is clearly stated on the hangtags. Under our policy , for more than 30 years, we must see the rod to verify warranty status as well as getting any replaced products out of the market so that it is not returned through another store for additional credit. We have tried on numerous occasions to accommodate you with your warranty situation. We would be happy to assist you once we receive your rod.
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At this point I feel it more than justifiable to not only ask, but demand that I not only receive my replacement rod but also an additional rod for my losses incurred from lost clients and I also believe that either a check or company line of credit of $500 as a form of punitive damages caused by their negligence and refusal to accommodate my circumstances, lying, and refusal to work with me as whole which can easily be proven by my email chain I have with their customer service representatives and the phone records I have proving I CALLED them to resolve this issue on MULTIPLE occasions including the calls to their VP that were NEVER returned!
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We would be happy to help you with your rod. Per our company policy , please send it back to Daiwa so that we can inspect your product. You are welcomed to break you rod in four pieces prior to shipment.
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Aside from the continue unjust practices by Daiwa corporation this does not resolve my whole issue and they continue to ignore it. I have lost money and clients over this broken rod and feel it ridiculous that they are still requesting me t pay to ship this piece of trash back to them and on top of that continue to ignore the clear fact they owe more than a simple warranty exchange. They need to send me a shipping label and ample compensation for costing myself and my business.
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I always have great intentions of posting a recipe that would be great for the holidays prior to the holidays, and this recipe is great for entertaining, but is there really a season for crackers? Not at my house.
Crackers are definitely one of my vices in terms of processed foods. I try to find ones that are "more healthy" ... low in sugar and have some fiber, but generally rationalize that I'm eating crackers with a big salad and that's OK.. Except when I'm having them with a nice piece of cheese. It's a slippery slope.
And my favorite crackers are Rainforest Crisps. They make a bunch of flavors, but the I go for the Original ones. A little sweet, but not too bad, with lots of nuts and seeds. The only problem is that they are $7 or $8 a package (and this is a 6 ounce package), and that you can only get them at places like Whole Foods or specialty stores. And they go stale in about a week. It's one thing to pay a lot for sustainably raised meat, but for crackers?? This just seems like highway robbery.
Then I found a bunch of "copycat" recipes on the web for these crackers. Could it be? Let me say there are a lot of them out there (see here for my inspiration). Most of them are similar... it's basically a soda bread that you bake, then slice, then bake again. (which reminds me, someday I need to find out if I can make good crackers from my Soda Bread when I have leftovers). There are variations in how much brown sugar and/or honey used, plus a lot of variations in different add-ins (nuts, seeds, dried fruit). I tailored the recipe to the nuts and seeds I usually have around, skipped the honey, and have discovered that (like my soda bread) yogurt can be interchanged with buttermilk.
The only hard part about making these is making very even, very thin slices. It helps to refrigerate the loaves to get them to firm up. Also, this recipe makes a lot of crackers (and like the ones from the store, they do lose their crisp pretty quickly). But, you can freeze the loaves (the recipe makes 4 loaves, each loaf makes about the same amount as a package of crackers), then just slice and do the second bake when you are ready for some great crackers!
And the best part, each loaf costs about $1 to make. One note.. If you use sesame seeds, buy them in 1 lb packages, NOT in the spice aisle at your local grocery store. Places like Whole Foods or Asian markets have them, they are priced similar to other nuts. They will keep forever in the freezer.
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Crisp Seed Crackers
Makes over 8 dozen crackers.
1 cup flour
1 cup white whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups buttermilk or yogurt
1/3 cup brown sugar (or a little less)
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitos)
1/4 cup sesame seeds or sunflower seeds
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or slivered almonds, roasted if desired)
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray 4 mini-loaf pans with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, stir together the flours, baking soda and salt. Add the buttermilk (or yogurt) and brown sugar, then mix with spoon until combined. Add the seeds and nuts, stir until blended.
Divide batter evenly between loaf pans. Bake 20 – 25 minutes until golden and springy to the touch. Remove from the pans and cool on a wire rack. When cool, wrap loaves and put into the refrigerator (this is an optional step, but it makes them easier to slice). You may also freeze loaves that you don't plan to bake soon.
To make the crackers: If loaves have been frozen, let them sit out for a half hour or so. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a large sheet pan (one mini-loaf fills one sheet pan).
Slice the loaves as thin as you can with a serrated knife. Place the slices in a single layer on sheet pan. Bake them for about 15 minutes, then flip them over and bake for another 5 - 10 minutes, until crisp and deep golden. Remove slices as they get done, the thinner slices will bake faster than the thicker ones. Cool on rack. Store airtight, they will lose their "crisp" in a week or so.
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Labels: Appetizers, Bread, Nuts
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Chicken Chili... Just in time for Fall
One of my pet peeves is recipes that say they will take 30 minutes to cook but not only would it be impossible for a Top Chef to walk into the kitchen and get it done in 30 minutes, it gets every pot and gadget in the kitchen dirty. This makes you feel like a failure when it ends up taking over an hour to cook (not to mention another 1/2 hour to do the dishes). When you dissect the cooking times from even respected recipe sources, it's clear that the clock does not start when you walk into the kitchen; it starts after the ingredient list is assembled: the onion is diced, garlic minced and chicken shredded. Even then, there is sometimes fantasy timing. A couple of weeks ago there was a soup recipe in the Wall Street Journal "Slow Food Fast" column that claimed total time was 50 minutes. When you added up just the cooking times, it was 56 minutes, not including the time to warm up pans or reheat the soup after after pureeing. You might not expect the WSJ to be experts on cooking, but you would at least think they could do the math.
So enough of my rant. How do I get dinner on the the table fast? And without any many dishes? One of my secrets is to use the freezer. I freeze soups, stews, and the like in serving size amounts in 1 quart freezer zip bags. I lay them flat to freeze, then they will stack pretty efficiently. To get dinner on the table in less than 15 minutes, I put the frozen bag into a large bowl of hot water until thawed (this takes maybe 10 minutes.. and you don't really get the bowl dirty), then empty the bag into a serving bowl and reheat a couple of minutes in the microwave. Add some garnish (like avocado or sliced green onions) and it even seems special.
Some things do freeze better than others. I almost always have Lentil Soup in the freezer. Most vegetable soups are good (like Chicken Noodle or Minestrone), but some vegetables freeze better than others (carrots, winter squash, peppers, green beans, mushrooms, greens, onions are good, but broccoli, zucchini, and potatoes have texture issues). Another trick is that if I am making something to just go into the freezer (as opposed to just freezing the last couple of servings of Beans and Greens when you realize that another day of eating beans will not improve your social standing) is to quickly cool down the pot of soup by putting it into the sink that is half filled with cold water and some ice.
Chicken Chili
The recipe that I adapted from Fine Cooking magazine called for store-bought rotisserie chicken, which I am sure would work just fine (but maybe not fine cooking when you learn what they inject the chickens with). I usually start by boiling a cut up raw chicken with onions and carrots, essentially making broth, pulling out the chicken pieces as they get done, pulling the chicken off the bones, then put the bones back into the broth pot and cooking a while longer for broth. You could also start with left-over roasted chicken (maybe do a half recipe), or some left-over turkey.
Makes about 6 servings.
2 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, diced
4 - 5 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano or Italian herb mix
1-2 jalapeno or other hot chiles, minced (optional, to taste)
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (chicken from ~ 4 pound chicken)
1 4 oz can green chiles
1 quart lower salt chicken broth
2 cans (15.5 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen corn
Salt to taste
Garnish (optional): Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, avocado slices, sliced green onions, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream or Greek or plain yogurt.
Heat oil in a large pot (5-6 quart). Add the onion and cook until translucent (don't brown). Add cumin, herbs, hot chiles, and garlic and cook until fragrant (just a minute or so). Add the chicken, green chiles, broth, and 1 can of beans. Bring to a low simmer and cook for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mash the second can of beans – place in a small bowl and mash with a potato masher or fork. Add the mashed beans and corn to the chili. As soon as it's back to a boil, it's done. Ladle into bowls and garnish as desired.
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Sunday, September 13, 2015
Summer is supposed to be coming to an end, but the last week has been the hottest so far this summer... Not that hot compared to where lots of my friends live, but hot when you don't have air conditioning. But I can't complain, because the ocean is not very far away and the water there is always cool.
Succotash is supposed to have lima beans in it (and they certainly could be added to the below recipe), but this mix of vegetables that has been serving me (and my house guests) well all summer. And I'm still getting corn and zucchini farmers market. It seems that often I have a nice mix of vegetables around, but not enough of any one thing to make a nice vegetable side. So I just put them all together, and its the perfect accompaniment to whatever is coming off the grill.
Don't fret about the quantities, use whatever you have around.
This will feed about 4, scale as desired.
1 - 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
2 – 3 ears of corn, cut from the cob
2 – 3 small zucchini, cubed
1 red bell pepper, diced
½ an onion, diced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried) or other herbs as desired
Salt, pepper to taste
Green beans (1 inch pieces)
Broccoli florets
Jalapeno or other hot pepper, minced
Kale or other greens
Melt butter (or heat oil) in a sauté pan. Add all of the vegetables (except greens if using) and cook over medium heat until just cooked, 7 – 10 minutes. Add greens (if using) the last minute of cooking. Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Labels: Corn, Random Veggies, Sides, Zucchini
Friday, July 10, 2015
Green Bean Salad with Mustard - Soy Dressing
When you live 10 minutes (walking) from the beach, family and friends are much more likely to visit you. Fortunately, I have the kind of family that you like to have come visit, and friends that are like family. My dad gave me a great compliment when he was here ... "you make it look so easy".
And for me, cooking for family doesn't seem that hard. In part because I like to do it, but I know a more than a few people that have decent cooking skills, but really struggle to be comfortable cooking for a crowd. Here are a few tips..
How much? When you are used to cooking for 1 or 2, having 4 or 6 or more active people to feed (for days) will take a lot more food than usual. But don't go overboard, cooking way too much food is just extra work and makes it harder to cook because you can't find anything in the refrigerator. Some rough guides on what's enough (so everyone is full, and maybe a few leftovers):
- Lean meat or fish: around 1/2 pound per person.
- Fattier meat (like ribs or steaks) or whole birds (like turkey): about 1 pound per person.
- Pasta: I generally figure that 1 lb will make 4 to maybe 5 servings, depending on appetite and what else is being served.
- Most grains (like rice): each cup (uncooked) will serve 2 - 3.
- Potatoes: For my side of the family, it's about 1/2 lb + per person. It's less for other families.
- Veggies, like green beans or broccoli: This is a tough one for me, because I normally eat about 1/2 pound (or more) on my own. But more normal people will eat much less. Generally a "bunch" of broccoli or kale, or a pound of beans or squash will serve about 3 people if you are steaming or sauteing. Asparagus is about 2 people per bunch. If you are roasting or grilling, people will eat more.
- Pizza: For my recipe (12 ounce ball of dough) I figure 1 pizza for two people.
What? First of all, cook food you are comfortable cooking. If you want to try a new recipe, fine, but make sure it's just a riff on what you know how to do, not a shot in the dark. I like things that don't generate a ton of dishes, like things off the grill. Or pizza. Burritos or taco's. Roast veggies. Salads. Sometimes its handy to make things that you can do ahead, but it needs to be way ahead.. I'm at the beach too.
- Anything that you do make ahead, put in baggies when ever possible to minimize dishes. Marinate meats in baggies. Store blanched vegetables in baggies. Put any pre-sliced or chopped things in baggies.
- Put something simple out for people to munch on... cheese, nuts, olives, hummus, cut-up veggies, chips and guacamole. Generally just 2 or 3 things.
- Get help... think ahead of things for people to do when they ask "is anything I can do". Salads are a good choice for help - just get out everything you want to go into in, or peeling potatoes, or anything you happen to know the person is good at (again, this works with family and good friends). Roy (who gets no credit) is my secret weapon. He takes care of getting wine out, setting the table, does the grilling.
Here is an example of side that works well for a crowd and can be mostly be done ahead. And if you don't have green beans, it works equally well on asparagus or broccoli. The dressing is also excellent on salads.
Green Beans with Mustard-Soy Dressing
Serves 6
2 pounds green beans, ends trimmed
1 teaspoon salt
Blanch the beans: bring a pot of water to boil over high heat, and fill a bowl with ice and water. Add the salt and beans to the boiling water. Cook for about 4 minutes. Pull one bean out, swish in the ice water and taste for doneness. Do this every minute or so until the beans are just done. Using tongs, quickly pull the green beans out of the boiling water and into the ice water (the ice water part is important to keep the bright green color). When cold, drain the beans. Can be done up to 1 day ahead, store in plastic bag in the refrigerator.
3 ounces lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
5 ounces olive oil
Mix lemon juice, mustard, and soy sauce in graduated container with immersion blender. Slowly add oil with blender running, add enough oil to have a nice thick dressing. Can be done a few days ahead and refrigerated, let come to room temperature to use (the olive oil will get thick... or use a more neutral oil like grapeseed that does not get hard in the refrigerator).
Garnish (take your choice):
Roasted almond slivers or slices
Thin strips of red or sweet onion (soak in cold water to take some heat out if needed)
Thin strips of red pepper
Thin slices of radish
To assemble: Toss the beans with dressing (it might not take all of the dressing.. start with half or so). If the beans are in a baggie, just add the dressing to the baggie and squish around. Place on a serving dish and garnish.
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Labels: Green Beans, Salad, Sauce, Sides
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Summer is here!!!!
I'm not sure how, but summer kind of snuck up on me. May was quite gray (and thankfully wet) this year, then I had some time away..
a few days in Austin (in between floods), including a visit to the Zilker Botanical Garden
then a spectacular week on Lake Powell (which was uncharacteristically cool),
then ... wham! A couple of hot days in Tucson,
and back to Coronado. It's not hot, but there are people everywhere! Summer tourist season is in full swing, and the Villa will be busy. It's going to be a fun one.
Here's a easy recipe for those busy summer day's: refried beans. Serve with chip's as an appetizer, or with taco's as a side, or to help fill a burrito. So much better than the refries from a can. And, if you are more ambitious, you can use beans you have cooked yourself ... they will even be better.
Refried Beans
Serves 4
1 teaspoon oil
1 strip bacon, thinly sliced
½ onion, minced
Pinch of chipotle or red pepper flakes or diced hot pepper (optional)
Pinch of salt
2 (15 oz) cans black or pinto beans, one rinsed and drained, one with liquid.
Cheddar or Jack cheese for serving (optional)
In a medium sauce pan or skillet, cook bacon in oil over medium high heat. When a nice bit of fat has rendered from the bacon, add the onion and pepper or pepper flakes, and a bit of salt. Cook until onion is soft. Add the can of beans with the liquid, and the one without. Heat the beans until boiling, then mash with a potato masher. I like them a little chunky, but keep mashing if you like them smooth (and if you like them really smooth, get out the immersion blender). If needed, add a bit of water if too thick, or boil a bit more if too thin. Beans will get thicker when they cool, so target on the thin side.
Serve sprinkled with cheese.
a few days in Austin (in between floods), including a visit to the Zilker Botanical Garden
then a spectacular week on Lake Powell (which was uncharacteristically cool),
which included grilling pizza on the houseboat one night
then ... wham! A couple of hot days in Tucson,
and back to Coronado. It's not hot, but there are people everywhere! Summer tourist season is in full swing, and the Villa will be busy. It's going to be a fun one.
Here's a easy recipe for those busy summer day's: refried beans. Serve with chip's as an appetizer, or with taco's as a side, or to help fill a burrito. So much better than the refries from a can. And, if you are more ambitious, you can use beans you have cooked yourself ... they will even be better.
Refried Beans
Serves 4
1 teaspoon oil
1 strip bacon, thinly sliced
½ onion, minced
Pinch of chipotle or red pepper flakes or diced hot pepper (optional)
Pinch of salt
2 (15 oz) cans black or pinto beans, one rinsed and drained, one with liquid.
Cheddar or Jack cheese for serving (optional)
In a medium sauce pan or skillet, cook bacon in oil over medium high heat. When a nice bit of fat has rendered from the bacon, add the onion and pepper or pepper flakes, and a bit of salt. Cook until onion is soft. Add the can of beans with the liquid, and the one without. Heat the beans until boiling, then mash with a potato masher. I like them a little chunky, but keep mashing if you like them smooth (and if you like them really smooth, get out the immersion blender). If needed, add a bit of water if too thick, or boil a bit more if too thin. Beans will get thicker when they cool, so target on the thin side.
Serve sprinkled with cheese.
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Friday, February 20, 2015
Cooking lesson: Chicken and Kale Stew
My 80+ year old father-in-law is working on learning to cook. We have collaborated on one dish (Ken's Chicken Dinner) that I consider a winner. I'm defining a winner as something that you are willing to make (and eat) every week or so. I'm hoping we have a second winner.
But I think that an important part of learning to cook is to make the same thing over and over. To get a feel of how hot, how brown, what is enough (or too much), how to season.taste. To be able to make it without reading step by step through a recipe. To know what substitutes work.
I think that I'm also getting a better idea of the ideal type of dish that he likes to make:
1. One pot
2. Tasty but not too spicy
3. Not too much chopping
4. It should not make too much
5. It should have some meat in it, preferably chicken
6. Gluten free
Of course, I then add my constraints, like it should have a lot of vegetables and not have any full-of-crap shortcuts (like condensed mushroom soup).
Chicken and Kale Stew
Olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, chopped
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite size (about 1/2 - 1") cubes
8 ounces brown mushrooms, quartered if large
½ cup sun dried tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
1 bunch kale, stems removed and cut in large pieces
¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives
1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed under cold water
¼ cup lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
¼ cup (½ stick) cold butter, cut into 6 pieces
Coat a large sauté pan in olive oil (about a tablespoon) and heat over medium high heat. When hot, add garlic and onions, sauté until onions are starting to brown.
Add chicken and sear until chicken is brown on one side. Turn cubes, then add mushrooms. Cook until the mushrooms are starting to release moisture, stirring occasionally.
Add the sundried tomatoes and broth. Stir to loosen any brown bits in the pan. Bring to a simmer, then add kale, olives and beans and stir until the kale softens into the liquid. Bring back to a simmer.
Add the lemon juice, then add cold butter one piece at a time stirring constantly until the butter is dissolved and the sauce is thickened.
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Monday, January 26, 2015
Dinner for one: Chickpeas and Vegetable
This is a recipe I'm not sure that everyone will like. But the beauty of cooking for one is that you are the only one that needs to like it.
This is also a recipe that can be customized to your taste, and what you happen to have on hand. I am showing this with zucchini, but it works equally well with broccoli or kale. I'm guessing it would be great with eggplant (especially the long Japanese kind). I have used curry powder for seasoning, and I have used my southwest rub (equal parts chile powder, cumin, and coriander). I'm guessing it would work with that jar of spice mix you got for Christmas that smells great but you are sure how to use. Or skip the spice and use some fresh herbs and maybe some olives, like this version from Chocolate and Zucchini, which was my inspiration. But I have to tell you, my favorite part is the cashews... I keep a bag in the refrigerator special for this.
And don't worry much about measuring. Put in about how much of each ingredient that you would like to eat. Remember the vegetables will shrink, so put in plenty. Taste as you go when you add spices and lemon juice. If you want to gild the lily, add some avocado or some fresh herbs on top.
Sautéed Chickpeas and VegetableServes 1
Olive oil (enough to nicely coat the pan)
½ a small onion, chopped
A good size serving of zucchini, broccoli, kale, or other vegetable (about 2-3 cup) chopped
½ can chickpeas (aka garbanzo beans). Rinse and drain.
A handful of raw cashews (maybe a ¼ cup or so)
Salt (skip if your seasoning mix has salt in it)
Spice – curry powder, chili rub, etc. to taste (for my curry powder, I use about a teaspoon)
Herbs -- cilantro, parsley, basil
Lemon or lime juice
In a 10 or 11 inch pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, vegetables, chickpeas, and cashews. Add a bit of salt. Cook, stirring frequently. When the vegetables are starting to cook, add the spice and stir to mix. Taste a chickpea to see if there is enough spice and salt. Continue to cook until the vegetable is just done. Add a good squeeze of lemon or lime juice.
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Good Luck!
Call the schools and take a tour to verify they meet your needs, talk to any parents you see during your tour and maybe a few children too to get their input. It is critical you verify with the school district the school boundaries, to verify your children would attend the school of your choice.
Gary had great answers for SCV and Simi is strong in schools too and oh boy, are they into their children and the sports programs (my nephew is active in the programs). You may want to look into the difference of the cost of property taxes too. Both locations are great and have a decent commute to the Valley's or beyond and both areas are highly desirable. Where do you work and what would be your commute? You might want to drive from both areas at the time you would normally be on the road and check if the commute is right for you.
I don't see how you can go wrong with either SCV or Simi. I work both SCV/SFV board and also a member of the Ventura board so if you need additional information, please don't hesitate to give me a call.
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Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes per batch Rinse chicken pieces in cold water and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Combine flour, salt, pepper and paprika in a brown paper bag. Fold down top and shake to mix ingredients. In a large bowl, beat the eggs well. In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it just begins to smoke, about 350 degrees. Dip chicken pieces, one at a time, in the beaten eggs, then drop into the bag of flour mixture. Fold down top and shake to coat. Shake off excess flour and place in hot oil. Do not crowd. Cook in 2 or 3 batches, if necessary. Lightly brown on one side, about 8 minutes, turn and cook until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn once again and cook 5 minutes or until golden brown and juices run clear when pieces are pierced with a fork. Drain on paper towels. Per serving: 455 calories, 24 grams fat, 248 milligrams cholesterol, 683 milligrams sodium. Posted to recipelu-digest by molony


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